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Rodri insists Man City future is unresolved but declares himself in best shape of his career
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he has given no thought to his future beyond his final year of contract, while confirming he is in the best physical condition of his career ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.
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Newcastle smash Osasuna's 18-year transfer record with £30m bid for Víctor Muñoz
Newcastle United have submitted a formal bid worth €30-35 million plus add-ons for Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal would shatter Osasuna's record sale, though Real Madrid hold a 50 per cent sell-on clause that complicates the finances.
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Verstappen accepts F1 compromise rule changes but admits 2028 outcome was his minimum
Max Verstappen says the agreed shift to a 58-42 combustion-to-electric power split for 2026, moving to 60-40 in 2028, is 'heading in the right direction', despite falling short of his preferred timeline. Fernando Alonso is less convinced, warning the regulations' fundamental DNA cannot be altered.
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Lineker finally apologises to Lampard two years after viral balding jibe on live TV
Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Frank Lampard for an inadvertent on-air comment about the former Chelsea midfielder's receding hairline, made during BBC's Euro 2024 coverage in Berlin — with the awkward exchange having gone viral at the time.
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Prem Player of the Year Tom Willis embraces Bordeaux return despite England exile
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis has been named Gallagher Premiership Player of the Year after topping the charts for carries, defenders beaten and off-loads, yet the 27-year-old will leave England's World Cup plans behind when he rejoins Bordeaux next season.
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McTominay a doubt for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti with stomach illness
Scott McTominay missed training in Charlotte on Thursday and travelled separately from the Scotland squad to Boston after falling ill with an upset stomach, casting doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Ticket price crisis leaves thousands of seats empty as World Cup 2026 gets underway
FIFA's variable pricing experiment has backfired visibly at the 2026 World Cup, with large patches of empty seats seen at Mexico's Azteca Stadium during opening matches. Around 180,000 tickets remain listed on official resale platforms as Canada prepare to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
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Bellingham admits England's Euro 2024 squad 'didn't connect' and vows to fix it at the World Cup
Jude Bellingham has conceded that England 'got things a little bit wrong off the pitch' at Euro 2024, saying the squad failed to connect properly amid the weight of expectation — but believes those lessons will sharpen their bid for World Cup glory.
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Ben Sulayem targets 630kg F1 cars and V8 return by next engine cycle
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has set a target of reducing Formula 1 car weight to as little as 630kg by the next engine cycle, a cut of nearly 140kg from the current 768kg minimum, while reaffirming his push for a return to V8 engines with reduced electrification.
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Bellingham urges England to 'feel loved' after Euro 2024 disconnect ahead of Croatia opener
Jude Bellingham has reflected on what went wrong for England at Euro 2024 and called for a stronger team bond at the 2026 World Cup, with the Three Lions five days away from facing Croatia in Dallas.
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Gabriel's extra training sessions signal intent ahead of Man Utd first-team push
JJ Gabriel, who won't turn 16 until October, is putting in additional gym and training pitch work this summer as he targets a senior breakthrough at Manchester United under Michael Carrick.
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Deschamps wants to coach "as long as possible" after leaving France
In an interview with Le Figaro alongside Olivier Giroud, Didier Deschamps says he wants to continue his coaching career after stepping down as France manager following the 2026 World Cup.
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Paris FC submits offer to Fenerbahçe to bring N'Golo Kanté back to Ligue 1
Paris FC has submitted an initial offer to Fenerbahçe to sign N'Golo Kanté, who has become an undisputed starter in Turkey since his €14 million transfer last winter. The Istanbul club's response depends on the arrival of a new head coach.
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Wes Brown: United fans won't be hurt if Rashford seals Arsenal move this summer
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown believes Old Trafford supporters will feel little animosity toward Marcus Rashford if he joins Arsenal, citing the forward's multi-year absence from the club following loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
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Yamal and Williams return to Spain training to ease World Cup fitness fears
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams rejoined full Spain training in Chattanooga on Thursday, easing major concerns ahead of the European champions' World Cup opener against Cabo Verde on June 15. Yamal has not played competitively since April 22 due to a hamstring injury.
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Alisson credits Ancelotti for transforming Brazil after 'very difficult period' ahead of World Cup
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says Carlo Ancelotti has revitalised Brazil's national team environment since taking charge in May 2025, with the Italian set to become the first foreign manager to lead the Seleção into a World Cup this Saturday.
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Chelsea risk repeating Michael Olise mistake as brother Richard leaves for free under Alonso
Richard Olise, 21, is set to leave Chelsea as a free agent before Xabi Alonso officially takes charge on July 1 — echoing the club's decision to release his brother Michael a decade ago, a move that cost them one of Europe's brightest talents.
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Manchester United release Sancho after £73m signing yields just 12 goals in four years
Jadon Sancho has left Manchester United after the club submitted their retained list to the Premier League. Signed for £73 million from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger scored just 12 goals in 83 appearances — a cost of roughly £6 million per goal before wages.
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Empty seats and mandatory water breaks cloud World Cup 2026's opening day
Thousands of empty seats marred South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over Czech Republic on day one of World Cup 2026, while USA coach Mauricio Pochettino criticised the mandatory three-minute water breaks introduced for every half regardless of conditions.
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Manchester City offers €139m for Elliot Anderson, second-most expensive Premier League transfer
Manchester City has submitted an offer of 120 million pounds sterling (€139m including bonuses) to Nottingham Forest to sign 23-year-old midfielder Elliot Anderson. If accepted, he would become the second-most expensive player in Premier League history.
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